Podcast appearances and mentions of brian millikin

On this week's episode, we take a look at Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight with guests Liz Hannah and Brian Millikin. How serious should comic book movies be? Would Rachel McAdams have been a better Rachel Dawes? Can art be represented as a number? Find out in this thrilling episode of Podcast Like It's The 2000's!Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Podcast Like It's 1992, we are joined by writer power couple Liz Hannah & Brian Millikin to talk about A Few Good Men!We talk about the film's history as well as our personal history with this film, the overly revealing trailers, and our Sorkin's signature writing style.Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeitsPatreon: patreon.com/Podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neal hosts this pop culture laden game with special guests Golden Globe nominated writer Liz Hannah (The Post, Long Shot, All The Bright Places) and her husband, television writer Brian Millikin (Tell Me A Story, Shadowhunters, Haven). They take on Ken and Matt in this classic 2 v 2. Ken and Matt get into some trouble, Triviality has breaking news, and the hosts ask the age old question. Which team will emerge victorious?   Find Liz & Brian on Twitter/Instagram at: Liz Hannah: @itslizhannah   Brian Millikin: @bmillikin   Supporters: https://www.trivialitypodcast.com/the-cream-of-the-crop/ Support us Directly: www.Patreon.com/TrivialityPodcast Merchandise: https://inkedandscreened.com/collections/triviality-podcast Please RATE, REVIEW, and SUBSCRIBE on iTunes or your preferred podcast app! Follow us on social media, and support the show on Patreon for great perks! www.TrivialityPodcast.com www.Facebook.com/TrivialityPod www.Twitter.com/TrivialityPod Want to hear your trivia question during an episode? Send us question to the email: TrivialityPodcast@Gmail.com with the subject QUESTION 5 and a host’s name (Ken, Matt, Neal, or Jeff). We will read one listener submitted question per round. [New Episodes Every Tuesday] © Pain Don’t Hurt – 2020

Have you ever wondered what goes on in the writer's room of your favorite shows? This week our guest, fanboy turned sci-fi screenwriter Brian Millikin, takes us behind the scenes! He shares how he became a Star Trek fan and how his passion for the show got him his start in Hollywood working for one his heroes, Star Trek: The Next Generation showrunner Michael Piller! We discuss not only meeting but working for your heroes and whether you should “hide your crazy” in professional situations. Brian also takes us inside the writer’s room of the many sci-fi TV shows he’s written on such as Haven, Teen Wolf and Shadowhunters to name a few,  and elaborates on creative process as well as the relationship between the writers and the fans. He also reveals that they’re just as big of fans as their shows and characters as we are!

Today’s guest is going to be super appealing to anyone who longs to be a writer. His story is one from starting at the bottom and working his way all the way to the top of his industry. Brian Millikin was most recently a writer and Consulting Producer on the Syfy series HAVEN, based on a book by Stephen King. Brian was on HAVEN for the entire six-year run of the series in various roles, eventually becoming a Staff Writer. A native of Richmond, Virginia, Brian attended UNC-Chapel Hill. On this episode you’ll hear his entire story: how TV became his best friend growing up, how writing became his passion, and how he’s working on new projects to bring joy to the lives of others. TWEET: Write or die: How Brian Millikin became a successful TV writer, on this episode of #ChasingDreams Good storytelling is about the characters. Thinking back to the television shows that he loved as he was growing up, Brian Millikin recognizes that the shows he was most drawn to were the ones that did a great job of centering every episode around the life and development of one of the main characters. It wasn’t enough just to tell the chronology of exciting events, it was the emotional connection with the characters that pulled him into the drama and made him a fan. On this episode Brian chats with Aimee about the incredible power of emotion in storytelling and why it’s the one thing that can’t be overlooked. TWEET: When writing is “emotion first” and centered around the characters, it’s a winner ~ Brian Milliken Can a writer rise to the top on natural talent without going to school? It’s very difficult to predict what could happen in a hypothetical circumstance and Brian Milliken is careful not to be too categorical as he talks about the kind of education a television screenwriter needs. His path took the route of traditional education in college and internships and while he knows that many of the opportunities he had came directly through his involvement with those educational institutions he’s not convinced that every writer has to follow that same path. You can hear Brian’s story and how he imagines the same level of success could come to other writers, on this episode of Chasing Dreams. You can outwork anybody, no matter your background or level of talent. Though he’s had a very successful career as a television screenwriter, Brian Millikin realizes that his innate talent is not as obvious or strong as that of many other writers. What set him apart was his willingness to work hard for the dream he had set before himself. It was that hard work that he credits with getting him to the pinnacle of success in a very crowded and competitive field. Brian’s advice about hard work is refreshing in a day when so many people feel that the successful accomplishment of their dreams should come simply or easily. He’s got some common sense, incredible advice for anyone who has a dream, so be sure you listen. TWEET: I was the first to arrive & the last to leave every day but was the happiest I’d ever been ~ Brian Milliken OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [0:48] Aimee’s excitement about today’s episode with Brian Millikin. [2:38] How the desire to be a storyteller grew in Brian. [8:26] Write or die… how a passion for writing and love of TV led to script writing. [19:02] Focusing on writing in college. [26:43] A writing internship after college in Hollywood. [30:24] Seeing the SyFy show “Haven” come to life from beginning to end. [37:20] Getting a break to write an episode of the show and become a staff writer. [42:23] Do writers need to go to school or can they rise on natural talent? [46:47] How writers can handle the cost of living in Hollywood. [49:57] Resources Brian recommends. [51:41] How writer’s contracts work. [53:51] What Brian is doing now after leaving Haven. [57:28]  Brian’s recommendation to those chasing their dream. BRIAN’S RECOMMENDATION: There are many people out there who feel entitled, or that they deserve to automatically get their dream. But I believe you have to work for it… and there aren’t many people who are willing to do that. You can outwork anybody. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Contact Brian on Twitter: @Bmillikin SyFy Show: Haven Children of Tendu Podcast - An outstanding, free podcast (available on iTunes) all about TV writing and TV behind the scenes; basically a graduate course in TV writing, I can’t recommend it highly enough for anyone interested in TV writing — http://childrenoftendu.tumblr.com Go Into Story - terrific screenwriting resource with scripts, links, news, an affiliation with The Blacklist, and more — http://gointothestory.blcklst.com John August’s site - another great site, with his own Scriptnotes podcast, with tons of info and advice for writers — http://johnaugust.com TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: I was convinced that I could outwrite anybody and  earn a chance ~ Brian Milliken TWEET: There is no such thing as entitlement. You have to work hard to make your dreams come about ~ Brian Millikin   

News & Notes ICYMI:  Replay of Q&A session with Haven writer Brian Millikin is up. Episode 524 was written by Nick Parker.  Follow him on Twitter. Video:  Inside Haven – The Cast Talks Season 5, Episode 24 Holiday movies with Haven cast members: “A Very Merry Daughter of the Bride” with Lucas Bryant and Jason Priestley airs November […] The post Look Back – 5×24 – The Widening Gyre appeared first on Revisiting Haven.

News & Notes REPLAY of Q&A session with Haven writer Brian Millikin is up. Episode 523 was written by Shireen Razack, who is now writing on Shadowhunters.  Follow her on Twitter. Video:  Inside Haven – The Cast Talks Season 5, Episode 23 Holiday movies with Haven cast members: “A Very Merry Daughter of the Bride” with Lucas Bryant […] The post Look Back – 5×23 – Blind Spot appeared first on Revisiting Haven.

News & Notes LIVE Q&A session with Haven writer Brian Millikin, December 3 at 9:00 pm EST, 8:00 pm CST, 6:00 pm PST.  Join us via Blab and ask Brian your Haven questions! Coming soon to WWE Network:  “Edge and Christian’s Show That Totally Reeks of Awesomeness,” with Adam Copeland and Jay Reso (McHugh).  See 1:37 […] The post Look Back – 5×22 – A Matter of Time appeared first on Revisiting Haven.

Aimee and Amy discuss "A Matter of Time" and remember David Teagues. 5x22 was written by Brian Millikin. Also, on Th Dec. 3rd at 9pm EST Aimee and Amy chat live with Brian Millikin on Blab (barring tech difficulties). You can find it here:https://blab.im/aimee-j-chat-with-haven-writer-brian-millikin or http://revisitinghaven.com/live-chat-with-brian-m/ (http://revisitinghaven.com/live-chat-with-brian-m/)

News & Notes Inside Haven – The Cast Talks Season 5, Episode 18 Revisiting Haven interviews with writers Brian Millikin and Nick Parker, and Speed Weed.  LOTS of season 5B info directly from the Haven writers. ICYMI – Revisiting Haven on-set interviews about season 5B with cast and crew, including Emily Rose, Lucas Bryant, Jayne Eastwood […] The post Look Back – 5×18 – Wild Card appeared first on Revisiting Haven.

Aimee and Amy discuss the revelations of Wild Card (5x18) written by Brian Millikin and Nick Parker. So many answers!

News & Notes The song at the end of the episode is “Ulysses” by Josh Garrels.  Lyrics.  Purchase on Amazon. Eric Balfour discussed Haven at ComicCon Paris. Inside Haven – The Cast Talks Season 5, Episode 17 Revisiting Haven interviews with writers Brian Millikin and Nick Parker, and Speed Weed.  LOTS of season 5B info […] The post Look Back – 5×17 – Enter Sandman appeared first on Revisiting Haven.

News & Notes Revisiting Haven interviews with writers Brian Millikin and Nick Parker, and Speed Weed.  LOTS of season 5B info directly from the Haven writers. ICYMI – Revisiting Haven on-set interviews about season 5B with cast and crew, including Emily Rose, Lucas Bryant, Jayne Eastwood and Richard Donat, Glenn Lefchak, Shawn Piller and more. Inside Haven […] The post Look Back – 5×16 – Trial of Nathan Wuornos appeared first on Revisiting Haven.

Summary:  Brian and Nick discuss upcoming Haven season 5B, and give their insights into the show overall.  Thank you Brian and Nick for the awesome info! Show Notes: Interview itself begins at 11:31. Follow Haven writers Brian Millikin and Nick Parker on Twitter ICYMI:  What to Expect in Season 5B from Haven Cast and Crew […] The post Interview with Haven Writers Brian Millikin and Nick Parker appeared first on Revisiting Haven.

Aimee and Amy chat with Brian Millikin and Nick Parker, writers of the Season 5B premiere episode, New World Order about what to expect not only in the premiere but for the 2nd half of the season. You don't want to miss this interview.

Talking Haven Season 5x07, Nowhere Man, followed by an interview with episode writer, Brian Millikin